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  • Why Honeydew Melon is Good for You

    I recently posted a recipe for a Blueberry-Honeydew Smoothie and I also came across some info about why honeydew melon is good for you—so I thought it would be a good time to share this! According to Healthy Eating, one cup of cubed honeydew contains these vitamins and essential nutrients:

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  • Blueberry-Honeydew Smoothie

    It’s really been warm lately, so I’ve been making lots of smoothies—they just taste so good on a hot day! One fruit that I really love but haven’t used that much in smoothies is honeydew melon, so I made sure to add that in this recipe!

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  • Every Moment

    O Lord, You have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit or stand. When far away You know my every thought. You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment You know where I am….You both precede and follow me and…

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  • Giant Dark Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

    This cookie is quite different from your average chocolate chip cookie! For one thing, it’s giant-size because it’s made in a 10″ cast iron skillet. I got the idea from The Nourished Life and thought it was great! There’s nothing like having a nice thick slice of a giant chocolate chip cookie! I thought I’d use dark chocolate chips…

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  • The Forerunner of Pantone: A Color Guide from 1692

    A designer told me about this vintage book, and I found it so interesting! In today’s color world, Pantone® is considered the worldwide expert and their Pantone® Color Guides are used by designers, manufacturers, and retailers in developing products and communicating accurate color information. Their first color guide (or Pantone Matching System) was published in 1963. But 271…

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  • Cinnamon Apple Chips

    It’s always nice when you can make yummy snacks that are good for you, too! I found this recipe in a review copy I received of Keep Your Brain Young: A Health & Diet Program for Your Brain, Including 150 Recipes. The book gives helpful tips and a simple action plan on how you can help…

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